Merimbula always books out fast for the Labour Day March long weekend for Victoria and the ACT, which coincides with Merimbula's ever-popular EAT Festival! The Fairway Motor Inn is in an ideal location for EAT, as you can walk or ride straight into Merimbula via the walking and biking track across the road from our entrance, and avoid all the hassle of trying to find a park on one of the busiest weekends in town! And if you are on foot, you can enjoy some of the local boutique beers, wines and spirits without needing a designated driver.

What is EAT FESTIVAL MERIMBULA?

March is foodie month in Merimbula and we are excited about the EAT MERIMBULA festival which is celebrating its 11th year!

EAT is on Sunday March 10, and it's the long weekend for the ACT and Victoria so we get a lot of visitors. The locals love it too!

The best thing about EAT Festival Merimbula this year is the number of other foodie events that are happening over four days, and we recommend you getting in early with your accommodation bookings because our rooms fill fast.

You can walk or ride your bike from the Fairway Motor Inn into Merimbula to EAT, which saves you having to find a park and allows you to indulge in some of our locally grown and brewed wines, cidars, craft beers and spirits. It's a flat walk on a designated walking/bike path, and is suitable for all levels of fitness! On the bike it takes around 7 minutes.

To celebrate the 11th EAT Festival MERIMBULA we are offering a 2 nights accommodation package.

Please visit our packages page for details and bookings.

- Available for bookings between Thursday March 7 and Monday March 11 inclusive

- Phone bookings only, call (02) 6495 6000

- Minimum 2-night stay

- Accommodation subject to availability

- Not available with any other offer

For further information about EAT Festival Merimbula visit their website.

We just love this piece of paradise we call home, and the Merimbula boardwalk is a great way to get up close to the water and the natural bushland when you are visiting the NSW Sapphire Coast. It is an easy, flat and extremely picturesque stroll from the Merimbula bridge, and when you reach the end you can treat yourself to breakfast and coffee at Sunny's Kiosk which is a delightfully converted boatshed with its own jetty. 

As 2023 marches on, and all of a sudden seems to be marching faster,  we have released some special packages just for you!

In case you need reminding, Christmas is less than 8 weeks away! It is the perfect time to take a breath before the chaos really hits, so we have designed two packages that might just hit the mark.

• 2-night golfing package, available from Nov 1 - 29 inclusive
• 2-night December Deal, available from Dec 1 - 20 inclusive
• January Getaway for 20% off, available from January 15-31, 2024 inclusive

These deals are available by phone booking only, call us on (02) 6495 6000 to book.

Visit our packages and deals page for all the details.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Fairway Motor Inn again soon.

Warmest regards

Debbie and Peter

If you are planning a visit to the Fairway Motor Inn and wondering what there is to do, fear not, because the South Coast Ale Trail starts right here in Pambula.

It’s only a 5 minute drive to Longstocking Brewery where you will be able to indulge in your first feast of fresh Broadwater Oysters, Wood Fired Pizzas and of course tasty craft beer. We recommend the Sapphire Coast Ale which is a mid-strength pale ale which goes perfectly with the oysters, but if you prefer something stronger, try their Vienna Lager or Dark Lager which go great with the pizzas. If you don’t like beer, you can also try some local Vodka from Nine Circles Distillery.

Next stop is Camelrock Brewery and bistro which is just north of Bermagui at Wallaga Lake. They serve up American style diner food with classics like Chicken Wings, Burgers, Ribs, Pizzas, Tacos and Subs.  You can wash it all down with a nice crisp lager or Pale Ale, or maybe even a margherita.

Just a bit further North and you will be in the Heritage listed town of Tilba. The jewel in the crown is the Dromedary Hotel which is the home of Tilba Brewing Co. The Drom is over 120 years old and has all the charm of yesteryear with a modern Gastro Pub menu from Head Chef Luke Sankey who began his cooking career in London working at various Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course you will want to include some of the beers with your meal and we recommend the Prospectors Amber Ale which is a smooth copper-toned ale with malty caramel and biscuit flavours.

All of these breweries are easy drives from your base here at Pambula, however the Ale Trail stretches for more than 370kms along the South Coast of NSW.  So if you want to travel further allow yourself a few more days to soak it all in. As they say, the South Coast is not a destination, it's a journey. Enjoy !